An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for definitions and for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.

SB 464 amends Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for first-degree murder by adding new aggravating circumstances. Specifically, it expands the list of locations where a murder could trigger harsher penalties to include elementary/secondary schools, colleges, places of worship, professional sports facilities, and government offices. This change directly affects defendants convicted of first-degree murder committed in these specific locations, potentially leading to more severe sentences. The bill does not alter sentencing ranges but adds these locations as factors judges must consider during sentencing. The amendment becomes effective 60 days after enactment.